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Fatal New Jersey boating crash investigation

Overview

Kevin Wells, 40, has been arrested and charged with reckless vessel homicide following a fatal boating accident near Toms River, New Jersey. On July 25, Wells allegedly operated a 32-foot Boston Whaler while intoxicated, striking a channel marker. The collision killed 26-year-old passenger Michael T. Bereheiko and caused injuries to three other individuals.

Subsequent investigations revealed that 131 containers of alcohol were found aboard the vessel, including vodka-mixed drinks and beer. Court documents indicate that Wells had a blood-alcohol level of 0.12%, which exceeds the New Jersey legal limit of 0.08%. An affidavit states that Wells admitted to drinking during the trip and had consumed four alcoholic beverages at a waterfront bistro prior to the accident. Wells faces additional charges of assault by vessel while intoxicated or refusing a blood alcohol test.

Entities

Michael T. Bereheiko · Kevin Wells · Barnegat Bay · New Jersey · Toms River

Timeline

10 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
New Jersey man charged in fatal Barnegat Bay boating crash
Kevin Wells faces homicide charges after a drunk boating crash in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, killed one person and injured three others. Investigators found 131 alcohol containers on the vessel.
12 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Kevin Wells charged with homicide in fatal New Jersey boating crash
Kevin Wells, 40, faces homicide charges after an allegedly intoxicated boating crash near Toms River, NJ, killed a 26-year-old passenger. This is the third such fatal crash at the Jersey Shore this summer.

Sources

eldiariony.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com · offthepress.com · pulptastic.com